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Get the latest hip-hop and rap music news as it happens! Browse recently published articles covering artist updates, album drops, collaborations and trending stories on HotNewHipHop. Original Content Kevin Gates has a history of getting as nasty as he wants on wax. We're highlighting some of his most explicit records from through out his career.
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Robert Blair June 14, 2022 Music D Dawg pleaded no contest to charges of negligent homicide and illegal carrying of weapons with controlled dangerous substances.
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Erika Marie August 26, 2026 Music French Montana teased a Drake and Max B collab in the past, so Max's thoughts on the Kendrick Lamar battle are unsurprising.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2026 Music The Weeknd was one of Drake's many targets back in 2024, and on his new album "ICEMAN," he seemed to take more shots.
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Devin Ch July 14, 2019 Music "AH HA" has earned a spot in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart.
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Tallie Spencer August 13, 2026 Pop Culture Keefe D has long been associated with Tupac's murder. Now, there is news of an update in the case—and Keefe's name is back in headlin
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Tamara McCullough September 05, 2023 Music From her blowouts with Cleotrapa and Baby Storme to accusations of copyright infringement for "In Ha Mood," Ice Spice has faced some issues.
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Erika Marie September 04, 2024 Music YG's hitting the road this fall.
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Aron A. July 22, 2026 Music Not only did Lil Uzi Vert fans get the "Maverick 'Almost Forever'" EP, but they also got to see them perform at Lollapalooza after all.
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Original Content Kevin Gates' Freakiest Songs Kevin Gates has a history of getting as nasty as he wants on wax. We're highlighting some of his most explicit records from through out his career.
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Music NBA YoungBoy Affiliate Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison Over Fatal Car Crash D Dawg pleaded no contest to charges of negligent homicide and illegal carrying of weapons with controlled dangerous substances.
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Music Kehlani Pauses Tour After Hospital Visit A hospital visit has sidelined Kehlani for two shows, though she says the tour is expected to resume in Virginia.
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Music Max B Weighs In On Drake Versus Kendrick Lamar French Montana teased a Drake and Max B collab in the past, so Max's thoughts on the Kendrick Lamar battle are unsurprising.
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Music Drake Likes Fan's "Make Them Pay" Breakdown About The Weeknd Diss The Weeknd was one of Drake's many targets back in 2024, and on his new album "ICEMAN," he seemed to take more shots.
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Music Yella Beezy Net Worth 2024: What Is The Rapper Worth? Discover the rise of Yella Beezy in the hip-hop world, his influential tracks, and entrepreneurial ventures that led to a massive net worth.
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Music 50 Cent's Ex-Manager Chaz "Slim" Williams Passes Away: Condolences Flood Twitter Chaz "Slim" Williams had a bigger than life rep in the borough of Jamaica, Queens, NY.
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Music Cardi B Upset Over $1 Million "AH HA" Video Shoot "AH HA" has earned a spot in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart.
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Pop Culture Who Is Keefe D? The Man At The Center Of The Tupac Murder Investigation Keefe D has long been associated with Tupac's murder. Now, there is news of an update in the case—and Keefe's name is back in headlin
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Music Ice Spice Uproar: 5 Controversies Cranking Up Drama For The Rapper From her blowouts with Cleotrapa and Baby Storme to accusations of copyright infringement for "In Ha Mood," Ice Spice has faced some issues.
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Music YG Announces “The Gentlemen’s Club” Tour: How To Buy Tickets YG's hitting the road this fall.
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Music Lil Uzi Vert Makes Up For Canceled Lollapalooza Set With New Birthday EP Not only did Lil Uzi Vert fans get the "Maverick 'Almost Forever'" EP, but they also got to see them perform at Lollapalooza after all.
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